erinbridge's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
katelynnswaf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
grapejuicejpg's review against another edition
4.0
there were definitely 5 star scenes in this book, i cried over some and giggled in others and overall really really loved it towards the end once all the action started!
but this also felt verrrrrry long. some scenes were drawn out and i found myself not wanting to pick up the book at points in the middle.
manon’s storyline was honestly my favorite out of the three. rowan felt like he came out of nowhere, especially after the love triangle in the last two books but i’m here for it and ship him with aelin. so excited to see where it will all lead!!!
i love reading series so much because of all the time you get to spend with characters and in a certain world, and this is the first one i’m reading in so long—i’m a happy camper!
“And when she awoke before dawn, warm and safe, and rested, Rowan was still holding her hand, clasped to his chest. Something molten rushed through her, pouring over every crack and fracture still left gaping and open. Not to hurt or mar, but to weld, to forge.”
“And, he had returned to Celaena with chocolates, since he claimed to be insulted that she considered his absence a proper birthday present. She tried to embrace him but he would have none of that, and told her as much. Still, the next time she used the bathing room she’d snuck behind his chair at the work table and planted a great smacking kiss on his cheek. He waved her off and wiped his face with a snarl, but she had the suspicion that he let her get past his defenses.”
“You are trusted and respected. So I am staying. Because you are needed and because I will follow you to whatever end.”
“Some things are worth the risk.”
“It would not take a monster to destroy a monster, but light. Light to drive out darkness. She was not afraid. She would remake the world. Remake it for them, those she had loved with this glorious burning heart.”
“Fireheart.”
but this also felt verrrrrry long. some scenes were drawn out and i found myself not wanting to pick up the book at points in the middle.
manon’s storyline was honestly my favorite out of the three. rowan felt like he came out of nowhere, especially after the love triangle in the last two books but i’m here for it and ship him with aelin. so excited to see where it will all lead!!!
i love reading series so much because of all the time you get to spend with characters and in a certain world, and this is the first one i’m reading in so long—i’m a happy camper!
“And when she awoke before dawn, warm and safe, and rested, Rowan was still holding her hand, clasped to his chest. Something molten rushed through her, pouring over every crack and fracture still left gaping and open. Not to hurt or mar, but to weld, to forge.”
“And, he had returned to Celaena with chocolates, since he claimed to be insulted that she considered his absence a proper birthday present. She tried to embrace him but he would have none of that, and told her as much. Still, the next time she used the bathing room she’d snuck behind his chair at the work table and planted a great smacking kiss on his cheek. He waved her off and wiped his face with a snarl, but she had the suspicion that he let her get past his defenses.”
“You are trusted and respected. So I am staying. Because you are needed and because I will follow you to whatever end.”
“Some things are worth the risk.”
“It would not take a monster to destroy a monster, but light. Light to drive out darkness. She was not afraid. She would remake the world. Remake it for them, those she had loved with this glorious burning heart.”
“Fireheart.”
sayray8's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
abby_can_read's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
📱
I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were good, the worldbuilding is amazing, and the plot was superb. The writing style wasn't my favorite.
I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were good, the worldbuilding is amazing, and the plot was superb. The writing style wasn't my favorite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Death, and Gore
Moderate: Slavery, Death of parent, and Torture
ryleyyh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rekobbe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
bella_pacheco's review against another edition
5.0
So your telling me that I have to read the assassins blade now. LIKE I WAITED 565 PAGES FOR THEM TO KISS AND THEY DIDNT. And oh my poor Dorian your father is an asshole I cried at the end for you. I meee to know what happens next but I hope I can read the prequel fast
One final note
Rowan is absolutely, positively phenomenal
One final note
Rowan is absolutely, positively phenomenal
smit5674's review against another edition
5.0
This one was sooo hard to put down. Aelin and Rowan are just ::chefs kiss::
chloenm3's review against another edition
4.0
Took me awhile to read, 3 weeks, but I know Queen of Shadows is going to epic!!